tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81983317672299931872024-03-13T01:54:10.294-04:00Creative CureTracy Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00931347394818657362noreply@blogger.comBlogger123125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198331767229993187.post-49669394787625607672013-05-06T06:30:00.000-04:002013-05-06T06:30:02.096-04:00DIY - Basement laundry room gets a floor!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Hello everyone! Thanks for stopping by to see our progress on the basement laundry room. I can say that it is coming along nicely and I am getting excited about getting it finished.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">The first portion of the room that we tackled was the floor. I had read about a peel and stick floor from one of my favorite blogs, <a href="http://www.thistlewoodfarms.com/the-butlers-pantry-flooring-for-under-100" target="_blank">Thistlewood Farms</a> in her Butler's Pantry and I loved the look. We purchased the tiles from Lowe's Home Improvement.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Here is the first tile going down. The most challenging part of this process was just making sure that we were starting dead center. You can see that hubby drew "chalk" lines to ensure that he was not going to have to pull out his luscious hair (that most men his age are envious of... HA!) once he reached the side of the room. He did a great job and there was no need to pull any hair.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">We decided to go with Karianne's same look from her Butler's Pantry. The alternating tiles amp up the look of quality in the room. I really like it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">The areas that needed less than a full tile were easy to conquer as well. He just took an x-acto knife and scored the tile where he needed it cut. Very simple indeed! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Harley Dent was checking the new floor out. There she is in the lower right hand corner... She's always where her "Mom" is... </span></div>
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door on the left goes to my studio, the door on the right is to our
daughter's bedroom/guest bedroom. The stairs are behind the wall on the
left and the bathroom door is not seen but is located on the left next
to the wall. This picture was taken before hubby made the cuts to the odd
piece there by the wall. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">What do you think of our floor? </span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">If you have the need for a new floor, this is an inexpensive and simple alternative. And I feel the results take the floor up a notch.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> </span>Stay tuned for more updates as the room is coming along. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Tracy</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">"Others have seen what is and asked why. I have seen what could be and asked why not." Pablo Picasso</span></div>
Tracy Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00931347394818657362noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198331767229993187.post-62374390895555797072013-05-02T06:30:00.001-04:002013-05-02T06:30:05.423-04:00Recipes Rebooted - Chicken Fajita Tacos<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Have you ever experienced the phenomenon where you plan something to cook <strike>knowing</strike> feeling confident that you have all the ingredients?... Only to discover that you are missing a KEY ingredient as your food is on the stove cooking?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">That is what happened to me the other day when I decided to use my pretty bell peppers to create fajitas. Only... I had NO flour tortillas. NONE. Completely out...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">My food was bubbling happily in the skillet and I had no flour shells. So, I improvised. I yelled "We are having Chicken Fajita TACOS for dinner!" My family was intrigued about the change and eagerly waited while their taste buds were jumping in anticipation. Okay, maybe that was a stretch.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Make no mistake, there is usually no taco that this family does not enjoy. We are a taco loving bunch. So, it seemed like a good idea. And this was no exception. It was really delicious! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> Take your boneless/skinless chicken breasts and season them with <a href="https://www.fiestaspices.com/index.asp" target="_blank">THIS </a>amazing seasoning. OR, if you must have Mexican food at least 4 - 5 times a week like me, you can buy it in <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Bolners-Fiesta-Seasoning-30-Ounce-Canister/dp/B0000EWQIA" target="_blank">BULK</a> here. It is SO yummy I highly recommend you getting the "big boy". I had to actually purchased my current batch while visiting my Aunt in Texas. Our stores had quit stocking it because us southerners apparently prefer grits and fried green tomatoes instead of Tex-Mex. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Season it liberally. No real science here.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">As I have stated here, when hubby and I moved into our current home, we downsized quite a bit. Our children were grown and we only had one left at home. And she was on her way out anyway as she was headed off to college. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">It was time to for us to think about our future without children living with us. So we went with a smaller house where the main living is on one floor. However, this house has the potential of actually being bigger than our previous home because it has an unfinished basement. SCORE! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Since we have moved in, we have created a <a href="http://creativecure.blogspot.com/2011/11/basement-bedroom-remodel-completed.html" target="_blank">bathroom </a>and a <a href="http://creativecure.blogspot.com/2011/11/basement-bedroom-remodel-completed.html" target="_blank">bedroom </a>in the space. Click on the links to see those posts. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">We had installed some stock cabinets that we had purchased from Lowe's over the washer and dryer. That helped somewhat with organizing our laundry supplies. As you can see from this picture, the dryer is slightly skewed in order to have access to the inside. Oy' vey! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">So hubby came up with a good idea. Why not move this laundry room to the basement in the area between the bathroom and the bedroom? We can make it a beautiful space with lots of room! And this existing laundry closet will become a large pantry right outside of our kitchen.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I JUMPED on the idea! As an avid blog reader, I had just seen <a href="http://www.thistlewoodfarms.com/the-butlers-pantry-flooring-for-under-100" target="_blank">THIS </a>blog post from <a href="http://www.thistlewoodfarms.com/" target="_blank">Thistlewood Farms</a>. (I LOVE her blog! You need to check her out.) Oh the glorious beauty of that floor... And that ROOM! The wheels were spinning in my head. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">This is Karianne's room from her <a href="http://thistlewoodfarms.com/" target="_blank">blog</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Here is the room before. The floor was initially painted, but we have had 4 different issues with water in this space and that's why it is peeling. The door here goes into our guest bedroom that we built ourselves. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>UPDATE</b>: (2:31 E.D.T)</span><span style="font-size: x-small;"> I bought those red chairs below with 15 minutes to spare! I hope you are looking at Wayfair's Daily Deals! I cannot wait to show you my cha<span style="font-size: x-small;">irs on t<span style="font-size: x-small;">he <span style="font-size: x-small;">deck w<span style="font-size: x-small;">hen I get <span style="font-size: x-small;">th<span style="font-size: x-small;">em. And I go<span style="font-size: x-small;">t free shipping too!!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Recently, in my travels throughout "Blogland" (if you have never been there, you should visit!), I've stumbled upon a a website called </span><a href="http://wayfair.com/"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Wayfair.com</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">. Have you heard of it yet? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">And my opinion says "WOWZA!" They have some really nice stuff and their deals of the day are phenomenal. Each day I get an email in my inbox with many deals of the day and their low prices. Let me give you a few:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Take a look at this Griffin 3 Piece Seating in Red. It's $127.00!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">If you have been reading my blog this year, you know that my hubby was remodeling my mom's master bathroom. You can read the beginning </span><a href="http://creativecure.blogspot.com/2013/01/moms-bathroom-remodel.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">HERE</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Well, it is 95% finished. (I know you have been holding your breath in anticipation!) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">(Hello? Anyone out there? ;-.))</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Because hubby did most of this while I was working, I do not have many photos of the "during".</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">She kept the shower floor lighter and we really liked this small square pattern. This tile was purchased in sheets at Lumber Liquidators. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The sides are capped with a decorative tile that adds a little femininity to the shower. She also got this tile at Lumber Liquidators.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">This might be my favorite part of the bathroom. My parents bought this antique dresser and it was painted with white paint that was peeling off. My step-dad refinished it to this beautiful masterpiece. They used it as their sink base. Sorry for the fuzzy picture!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I'm participating in <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.net/the-morning-room/" target="_blank">Metamorphosis Monday over at Susan's porch</a>. Join us there for lots of Before and Afters. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Okay, before I get started today with my weekly fashion faux pas (and if you have read my other fashion posts, you know one is coming...), I want to say that my "Fashion Friday" title <b>may </b>be the result of my addiction to blogs. As I was reading through some of my favorite blogs, I realized that there are a lot of us that use the "Fashion Friday" title to talk about, well... Fashion. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">And in my defense, I was not copying.... At least, I did not realize I was... It just rolled around in my head until I thought "Fashion Friday! That's sounds like a great title and it forces me to show off my lack of style every Friday!" I have to say that it just sounds right.... It rolls off the tongue... It's "cutesy"... </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">On to fashion: Unless you live under a rock, you most likely have seen men walk around with their pants hanging off their bum.... (On behalf of all of us moms, this just looks ridiculous. Seriously...)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Justin Bieber... You know his momma is probably cringing... "I taught that boy better!" Okay, maybe that is what <b>I</b> would have said if he was <b>my </b>son... <sigh> Really?</sigh></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">So you can imagine what I said when I noticed this:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Yep, that's my pants with my crotch almost to my knees... Okay, almost <b>halfway </b>to my knees... (This New Year's resolution to "not exaggerate as much" is getting on my nerves!) Do you think I could start a new trend with this look? Middle-aged women with low hanging crotches? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">That last phrase sounded better in my head.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> And yes, my zipper does not lay down flat.... Why am I still wearing these?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">On Fridays, it is "bluejeans" day at work. We pay $5.00 for the privilege to wear the jeans and that money goes to a local charity. I like my little bluejeans Capri pants. Because I get hot easily, I cannot wear bluejeans all summer long. So these Capri pants fit the bill. But I think pants that <b>fit </b>are a better choice. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">My body type is an "apple". Which basically means that I carry my extra weight in my upper torso with most of my weight focused in my mid-section. (Lucky me!) My legs are thinner than the rest of my body and it can make buying pants a problem. If I get them to fit around my tummy, they generally hang around my legs, hence the sagging crotch. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">With my new commitment to learn how to style myself, I wondered how an "apple" should dress. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">So I "googled".... Googling is my favorite.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Here are some fashion tips for all of us "apples" out there:</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Wear boot cut or wide leg. What I've been reading is apples cannot wear skinny jeans under any circumstance. I protest this. And I will capture pictures in a later post to get your thoughts. I protest this because I LOVE skinny jeans/pants with the right pair of shoes. Like a pair of boots... or some wedges. Sometimes, I want to wear a skinny pant.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Wear stretchable fabric. (Duh.) Stretchable fabric has been my friend since puberty. In fact, I believe stretchable fabric has never left me like some of my other friends have. Always loyal, always true. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Purchase a "long leg line". Because 5' 3 1/2" can totally find a "long leg line."</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Pur<span style="font-size: small;">chase </span></span>button down shirts and tailored jackets<span style="font-size: small;">.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Purchase tops </span>long enough to hit the hip area (hit below waist line) to hide the problem area - y<span style="font-size: small;">a<span style="font-size: small;">' think?</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Purchase ‘V’ neck tops which give a natural <span style="font-size: small;">slimming</span> effect.</span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">"Every artist joins a conversation that's been going on for generations, even millennia, before he or she joins the scene." John Barth</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Today's DELICIOUS recipe comes from my step-mom. She made this dish for us many years ago and from that moment on, it was a family favorite with my kids. And it is another EASY recipe. So here is how you make it:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">4 boneless/skinless chicken breasts</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">8 (oz) of stuffing mix</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">1 can Cream of Chicken Soup</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Season the chicken with a little salt and pepper and place in your casserole dish.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> Mix together your Cream of Chicken soup and 1/2 can of milk until creamy. Pour over the chicken and cheese. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> Mix together 8 oz of your choice of stuffing mix and 1 stick of melted butter until moistened. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">The chicken is moist and delicious and the cheese and soup bubble up over the stuffing and it is TRULY the best part of the meal! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">As a woman who has had my share of “come and go” friends, it prompted me to question:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Are friends for a lifetime, or are they just for a season, whatever that season may be?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> A season may be just a summer, or a season may include all of our lives. Is friendship fleeting?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Can we women not have life-long friends? Or are we supposed to come in and out of each others lives as we need each other?</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">My mom is always saying “Women don’t like me…”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And I, like her, have had my share of revolving friendships.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will have a friend today and then tomorrow, that person does not want to talk with me any longer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Or maybe I do not want to talk with them. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">It got me to thinking: <span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; mso-spacerun: yes;">We as a society have <b>great</b> examples of great women relationships. Just look at <i>Laverne and Shirley</i>. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Come on! They are a perfect example! Two opposite women in a long term friendship who forgive each other their faults and make each other better.</span> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I know these are TV shows, but can we women have this type of connection in "real life"? I have friends that no matter what happens in our lives, we pick right back up where we left off. We can go years with no contact and when we see each other, it is as if we spoke yesterday... So why do we have to wait so long in between to see each other? Are our lives so busy that we cannot set aside time for those that we love? Can our husband and children really not survive without mommy around for a few hours? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Well, I'm going to be writing about some of the women that have touched me during my life. I want to explore our friendship and the joy that it brought to my life. I hope we can enjoy this series together. What are your great examples of friendship? Why do you believe that some friendships do not last the test of time? I'd love to hear your thoughts.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I have worked as a contractor at this current law firm for over a year now. It is customary in a law firm that the firm celebrates Administrative Assistant Day for an entire week and celebrates all non-attorney personnel. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Last year, even though I had been at the firm for only 1 month, I was included in the celebrations.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">This year, I was told "I don't want to hurt your feelings, but we were told that we could only honor actual employees and we needed to keep the line between employees and non-employees."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Everyone got this little "banner" on their nameplate this morning. I sit out in the open and I do not have one on my nameplate. I think this is just rude. Anyone else?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Oh the joys of humanity at times....</span></div>
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Tracy Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00931347394818657362noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198331767229993187.post-54404206679693557822013-04-22T06:30:00.000-04:002013-04-26T12:55:11.232-04:00Mancave Mania<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">When we moved into our current home there were two things that drew us into purchasing our house. The first was the basement. We have always wanted one and, other than it flooding 4 times so far, we have thoroughly enjoyed it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">The other thing that really sold my husband on the house was the detached garage in the backyard. It is 40 feet by 25 feet and the joy on his face when he saw it was measurable! I did not have a leg to stand on once he saw that garage. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">His first course of action for the garage? Move the '75 Corvette that he's going to remodel one day into the garage (the key words in this sentence in case you did not pick them up are "one day..."). The second course of action... build a mancave for the "Byrd Street Hooligans"!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Let me explain the Byrd Street Hooligans for a moment. My husband has an alias. He was 6 when his great-grandpa called him "Tom Byrd". My hubby thought that was "cool" and began referring to himself as "Tom Byrd". When he started school at the tender age of 6, he signed his papers as Tom Byrd. His teacher thought that she had a new student and added him to the roster. After a few days, she called my mother-in-law to find out why "David Boyle" was not attending class and whether he was still enrolled. It was then discovered that "Tom Byrd" and "David Boyle" were one and the same!! Isn't that a cute story? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">To this day, he still calls himself that... Seriously... Not formally of course, but anything that he does, it is done by "Tom Byrd". Hence, the name of his "gang" is "Byrd Street Hooligans." </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Did you notice that I used the word "gang". Yep, you read that right. Hubby thinks that he's in a "gang". Him and "his boys." They were all into the television show "Sons of Anarchy" at the time that they "formed" their "gang". They even had to have positions within the "gang" such as "President", "Vice-President", and "Sgt. at Arms"... </span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">This is a 50 year old man... </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">This artwork was purchased at the <a href="http://www.stonemountainpark.com/events/Yellow-Daisy-Festival.aspx" target="_blank">Yellow Daisy Festival at Stone Mountain Park</a> many years ago for our son's bedroom. We have inherited it. It has military planes on it and hubby used to work on some of them. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">The rug was purchased by my MIL for her home. Once hubby saw it, he badgered her until she gave it to him. I think it's perfect right where it is!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">The sword to the right of the Coors sign was given to us by our son who was stationed in England at the time. He got our "coat of arms" while over there. Pretty darn cool present. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Hubby created the bar himself. In fact, he did the entire room by himself. Remember, it used to be a garage. The wash bin is his "sink". </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">This Budweiser light was in pieces and hubby gently put it back together. He got this from my stepdad and has always loved it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">And this is the "sports" side of the room. That's why it is painted in KC Chiefs colors. </span></div>
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Tracy Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00931347394818657362noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198331767229993187.post-90459608520355132272013-04-19T06:30:00.000-04:002013-04-19T06:30:04.046-04:00Fashion Friday - Scarf Love<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">First of all, Happy Anniversary to my mom and stepdad! Today, they have been married 38 years! Good for you both!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Okay, <b>I</b> believe I am getting better at this fashion stuff... (I am not sure what <b>you </b>believe.... This is where you say "Hey, I'll leave you a comment then!" Hint...Hint...)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I discarded those <a href="http://creativecure.blogspot.com/2013/04/fashion-friday-post-1.html" target="_blank">HIDEOUS Capri</a> pants, along with a few others, so I am making progress. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">One a side note: Make sure you have one person that will be completely honest with you about things like your wardrobe. For me, that's my sister-in-law (SIL) Krystal. And I <b>LIKE </b>that about her... Not only will she be completely honest, but she will totally laugh about your gross lack of style! In fact, I think the exact phrase during her fit of laughter was "Oh my gosh! You wore that?" It only added to my shame!!! Once the laughter has subsided, she will say "Let's go shopping..." So at least she mocks and then offers assistance....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">This week, I added a scarf to one of my outfits. I was supremely proud of myself! Now listen... scarves and I kinda have a love/hate relationship. I love the fashion sense they give me, but once my "personal summers" kick in, the scarf gets flung across the room.... People walking by me must be willing to duck at a moment's notice!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">This week's outfit includes my standard black work pants and a red pullover top. I added my scarf that has matching colors. While I <b>am </b>trying to get more "hip", I still have issues with mixing contrasting colors. Baby steps people....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I think for the summer, that I need to purchase a few "lighter" scarves. I am sure you are thinking, "It is a SCARF! How light does it need to be?" But there are differences in thickness. Because I have hot flashes, I need something thinner in material. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">So, how did I do this week? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I know this... I did not feel that I needed to hide under my desk this week. THAT is a good thing!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">While I try to keep my blog lighthearted, I wanted to take a moment to discuss this wonderful video below. (Get tissues handy...)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I have been the hardest on myself my whole life. I am the first one to criticize myself because I know that if I do it <b>first</b>, then you (the populace) cannot hurt me with your words. It is my way of protecting myself. In fact, I would love to point out my "flaws" in the above picture, but I am refusing to allow my negative thoughts to intrude. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Unfortunately, my insecurities trickled over onto my daughters and now they battle with self esteem. Us women have been taught our whole lives that blond, blue eyes, tall, and thin (too thin!) is beautiful. We see if from the time that we are small girls. Cinderella, Belle, Ariel, Jasmine are all tiny, big breasted, big eyes and lips, sexual cartoons and we all know from an early age that society believes those women to be beautiful. When our adjectives to describe ourselves are different, we believe that we must not be beautiful. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Watch the video below and notice how these women describe themselves, and then how someone they just met describes them. You will see our warped sense of self. And after you watch this video, be a little kinder to yourself. I know I am going to be.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Show your beauty in your creativity. Whether it is a funky manicure, dynamic eye shadow, a homemade card, or a beautiful home, you can create in your every day life. YOU and your creativity are what make the world beautiful!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I tried a new recipe last night and I had dinner cooked in 20 minutes! Prep time did not take that long either and it was pretty tasty. I wanted to share it with you today if you need a quick dinner from start to finish.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I got the recipe from <a href="http://www.facebook.com/cookingwithcindyabrams" target="_blank">HERE</a>. </span></div>
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Tracy Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00931347394818657362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198331767229993187.post-41443131948790981732013-04-16T10:04:00.000-04:002013-04-16T12:06:57.300-04:00Heavy Heart for Boston<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I found this inspiration post on a blog that I love and thought I'd share it with you all. It is a great reminder of what I stated below. Thanks Beth!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">It has been kinda tough figuring out what to blog about today when all of our hearts are heavy with the sadness involving the Boston Marathon. And while I cannot even understand the actions of those who perpetuated these events, I do understand that there is more good in this world than there is evil. That was evidenced by the actions of the first responders who exhibited no signs of concern for themselves while rushing in to assist. I also understand that good conquers evil and that we will once again prevail. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Tracy</span>Tracy Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00931347394818657362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198331767229993187.post-43190951482951565332013-04-15T08:39:00.000-04:002013-04-15T08:39:19.485-04:00The "Ugly Cupcake" Shower...<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">My sister-in-law Krystal and I gave our new SIL, Alicia, a baby shower on Sunday. Actually, Krystal really did everything for the shower. She booked the 3D ultrasound location, she hired the caterer and she sent out the invitations. She did all of that because I was at the end of my wedding planning for my daughter during the baby shower planning and Krystal did not want to add any more stress to me. (Thank you Krystal!) My job was to handle the decorations and the cupcakes. That was my only responsibility. Easy, peasy... I can handle that! After all, I just hosted "<a href="http://creativecure.blogspot.com/2013/03/things-i-learned-while-hosting-wedding.html" target="_blank">The Wedding of the Century!</a>"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">So I ordered the cupcakes about 4 weeks ago. If you have a Publix Supermarket near you, you know that their bakery makes a delicious cake! And usually, there are beautifully decorated cakes! When I called the bakery, I told them that I needed some cupcakes that were decorated for a baby girl. I told her that I did not know what they had for decorations in regards to cupcakes, so just make it something like sprinkles or roses or something cute.... Apparently, I was too vague...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">As I walked up to pick them up, I saw these sitting on the shelf and I said to myself "Please do <b>not </b>be my cupcakes... please"... And sure enough, she grabbed these ugly things when I said I was here for a pickup. At this point, 1 hour from the shower, what is a person to do? Are you kidding me???</span><br />
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Tracy Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00931347394818657362noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198331767229993187.post-3764035875942733012013-04-12T06:30:00.000-04:002013-04-12T06:30:03.804-04:00Fashion Friday - Post 1<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Okay, you realize that the only reason I am posting this is to keep myself accountable so that I make a change, right? Because... this is embarrassing. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">As I have stated <a href="http://creativecure.blogspot.com/2013/04/more-realistic-fashionfor-woman-my-age.html" target="_blank">before</a>, I am trying to update my fashion sense and I am failing miserably. Take a look at this ensemble that I actually wore to work this week. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I am a short woman. These Capri pants did NOTHING to help to elongate myself. The sneakers I can forgive because I have a sprained ankle (hence, the untied shoe). But the casual shirt, the too big Capri pants? I look as wide as I look tall! Not a great combo. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">What I was thinking when I walked into my closet today was "comfort" and "cool" (because it is going to be warm today). For me, those two adjectives will make me show no concern for fashion in a quick New York minute. But once I arrived at work and realized my fashion faux-pas, I sat at my desk all day, dying of shame and hoping no one would need me so people would not see me! The question is, how can I get "comfort", "cool", and "fashion" all together? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I like this top. </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">She's lovely. </span>However, does this woman look like a plus sized model to you? Do you KNOW what that top would look like on me and my shape? Okay, I know that you do not know me personally, so take it from me... It would accentuate the part of me that I want to hide! How can we women make sound choices on fashion when clearly the fashion world does not appreciate that women come in all shapes and sizes? I think I need to write to the Fashion Police and express my concern...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I found a few new websites for plus sized shopping. Check out <a href="http://www.roamans.com/" target="_blank">Roamans</a>. That is where I found the top above and I am liking everything I have seen so far. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Both sites have really cute clothes for reasonable prices. I just wish they would use a more realistic view of their clothing. I tell you what... I will order something and give you feedback. I will tell hubby it is for research! This blogging is getting fun!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Thanks for continuing to read! I appreciate your support!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Tracy</span>Tracy Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00931347394818657362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198331767229993187.post-58148060245147920202013-04-11T10:47:00.002-04:002013-04-11T10:47:47.486-04:00Scaredy Cats...<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Last night, I was talking to my youngest daughter... just catching up on our day. I told her that when I was old, alone and poor that I wanted to live with her because she and I get along famously. We do not butt heads, much... (Notice the placement of that comma.... It causes you to pause and then you realize the emphasis... clever, huh?)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">As we were talking, a wasp came out of no where and flew near us. She makes the sound that Moe (or was it Curly?) of the <i>Three Stooges</i> used to make... kinda a shudder/moan and yells "Bee!" She starts hightailing it my way as I proceeded to grab her and off we go in the other direction, grasping onto each other like we were being stalked by Jack, The Ripper.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Let me explain something here... I believe that parents are supposed to exhibit behavior that they want to see in their children. You know... show them courage when taking medicine, and they exhibit courage. Show them attention when they are explaining every detail regarding the movie that they just watched, and they will show you attention when you are explaining why broccoli is good for them (okay, that one is a stretch....). Show them how afraid of bugs you are, and they do will become deathly afraid of bugs too... WAIT! What? (One of these things is not like the others...)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I couldn't help it friends... I <b>tried </b>to be a good mom, I swear I did... But bugs are my <b>nemesis</b>... My ultimate <b>fear</b>... Just the thought of one crossing over my body and I can feel their legs makes me cringe as I am typing this. I shuddered just then... Seriously... Once when watching Survivor (when the family comes to visit the contestant and the family member must eat a bug to see each other), I told my hubby that he would be on his own... I would flat out refuse. I have had this deathly fear since I was a kid. And I just have no desire to conquer it. They are GROSS! So back to last night... My kids have the same fear. All of them. I have had to have neighbors come over to kill bugs if my hubby is not home. It is a sickness, I know...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I have three cats and none of them were interested in this bee. Well, Harley Dent was a little interested, but she's a black belt when it comes to killing lizards, so a bee just did not interest her. "Thanks A LOT for NOTHING, Baby Dent!"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">As we are running from a tiny bee and I am having to hobble because I have a sprained ankle, Allison decides that she is going to suck the bee up with the vacuum cleaner. But the thought of "a long tube with a trapped bee inside it" and Allison holding that "long tube with no chance of the bee getting out but she's <b>holding </b>it" prevented her from making the move. RIDICULOUS! That opportunity is lost in a split second (it's a bee!) and it flies off.... Into the dishwasher.... Where we promptly close the door and turn the unit on....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I have been removing bushes that were dead and from the looks of it, growing some really nice ferns! They are so big now that I have had to move them to another place around the home! (More on that later.) The only change externally to the home we have made since moving in 2 years ago was to paint our front door red (which happens to be my favorite color!). The door never really looked right. It never accepted the color and smoothed out. It was driving me nuts! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Not to mention, every shutter in our neighborhood seems to be this dark blue color. Or "slate blue" in the sunlight... They were terribly faded.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The easiest and quickest way to perform an update? PAINT!!! I used Glidden's C67-5 Dark Sage. I LOVE it!!! Here it is with one coat.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Two coats.... </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Covering up the red really nicely for just one coat!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">And here they are all finished!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Strike that last sentence. Skinny jeans ARE for everyone! They make your legs look really good, as long as you pair them with an oversized shirt that hides the lumps and bumps. You know which ones I am talking about! And if our ankles are sensitive, why can't we wear cute flats instead of a wedge?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Tracy </span>Tracy Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00931347394818657362noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198331767229993187.post-60250163951043293702013-04-03T11:27:00.001-04:002013-04-03T11:27:24.455-04:00Let's analyze....SPOILER ALERT!<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">SPOILER ALERT: If you have <b>not </b>watched the Season 3 finale of <i>The Walking Dead</i> and do not want to read spoilers, please do not read any further. I will now add several lines of blank space....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">WHY THE FACE??? Look, I was sick of Andrea just like most of <i>The Walking Dead</i>'s viewers! I mean, COME ON! Walking around with a chip on her shoulder all the time... Ridiculing Dale each time he tried to project humanity within the group... Then going all soft and IGNORANT when she met the Governor... I just feel like her storyline was set up for us to not like her. She was a bad-ass the entire time and then all of a sudden, when she knows how evil the Governor is, she cannot take him out for the sake of humanity? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Here Andrea was bound by the walker on the left side of the tree, but still was able to kill several more walkers while she was being held! She valiantly got out of the proverbial "pickle" and was able to live another day....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">First of all, WHY do you continue to talk to a man who is dying and will be a zombie in 30 seconds after said death, instead of making progress with grabbing the pliers with your toes? Even MILTON, who was DYING said "You need to hurry!" When did Andrea become so ignorant?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Tracy</span>Tracy Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00931347394818657362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198331767229993187.post-26653265868934855492013-04-02T09:28:00.000-04:002013-04-02T09:28:28.310-04:00No "Dancing with the Stars" for me...<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">So I waited until my baby got up for the morning on Saturday and immediately said "Let's go for our walk!" She reluctantly agreed. It was not hard to convince her since we live in such a cute little town (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/enjoysenoia?ref=ts&fref=ts" target="_blank">Senoia</a>) and the town was having an Easter egg hunt in the businesses. (Such a cute idea!) Allison and I walked up to the town and I went into one shop to check out <a href="http://www.anniesloan.com/" target="_blank">Annie Sloan Chalk Paint</a>. (I think I'm going to bite the bullet and pay the price for a quart. I think it will make my kitchen cabinets look so much better than they do now! But that's for another post. Back to my walking story...) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Let me give you a little history here... At the age of 12, I was walking in the breezeway of my middle school when I stepped wrong (I do not know how) and I sprained my ankle. The kids in the other classes could see me and began laughing at me. (Yes, kids are cruel). My ankle swelled up, but I got myself up and walked to class just to save myself the humiliation I was feeling with just sitting there! Since then, I know I have sprained my right ankle AT LEAST 15 times. I am talking at least 15 SERIOUS sprains. I have even sprained my left ankle, but not as often. (Is it possible to do an ankle replacement???) Fast forward to Saturday...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Sprain number 16... Yep... As I was walking home, all I remember is hearing a POP, then I landed on my opposite knee and pulled a "slip and slide" move, face first. Somehow I managed to NOT break my glasses. Geez... Apparently, I was walking to close to the side of the rode and the gravel and I just stepped wrong. Allison actually got MAD at me. It was her reaction to feeling bad for me and feeling frustrated that I keep doing this. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">So needless to say, I do not think I will be a contestant on "Dancing with the Stars..." (Yeah, because my bad ankle is the reason I will not be invited to dance on the show...)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Us before the "accident"... Luke loves to go for a walk. </span><br />
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Icing the ankle...<br />
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This knee got scraped worse than the other knee, but it did not take the brunt of the fall... <br />
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This knee took the hit. It is swollen and so, so sore... (Ignore the "old" legs... That's a filter I used for the photo since my legs are so youthful looking and I did not want anyone to feel insecure about their own legs... )<br />
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Here is the swollen ankle before my entire foot swelled. The small "knot" that I have on my ankle is a stress fracture residual. It popped up on one of my many sprains....<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">4 days later and I cannot walk on the foot and it is still swollen. Although, I CAN put pressure on it, so that's a good thing. I am ready for it to heal so I can get out there and keep walking! I know you are thinking "Are you crazy?" I LOVE walking. It makes me feel good. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Speaking of "Dancing with the Stars", how about that Kelli Pickler?! She is amazing! Do you think they stack the deck for Derek Hough? I like Derek, but it sure does seem as if he gets the really talented celebrities! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Tracy</span>Tracy Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00931347394818657362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198331767229993187.post-49138874990179951012013-03-29T14:19:00.000-04:002013-03-29T14:19:04.234-04:00Vendor Spotlight - Laura Parente Photography<div style="text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">But back to <a href="http://www.parentephoto.com/" target="_blank">Laura's photography</a> of our wedding! Laura is available for all sorts of pictures... weddings, bar/bat mitzvah's, senior pictures, etc. Just wait until you see the beauty that she creates in your photos. Here are some of our favorites from the wedding... I'm sorry there are so many, but this is just a small portion! And honestly, <b>most </b>are my favorites! She is THAT good.</span><br />
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Tracy Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00931347394818657362noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198331767229993187.post-12073324344807720362013-03-28T11:03:00.000-04:002013-04-24T08:33:02.490-04:00Recipes Rebooted - Salsa Soup<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I love those recipes that are so easy, yet delicious, that you can go to them from memory. And what is hard to remember when a recipe has only 4 ingredients! If you are a soup "connoisseur", you will LOVE Salsa Soup. It makes in the crock pot which adds to its ease. Give it a try! I think you will love it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">* 2 jars (16 oz) Pace Picante Sauce (I am a wimp when it comes to spicy, but if you are not, go ahead and pick your poison... Not real poison, of course... that would be dangerous!) </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">* 2 cans of Mexican Corn (I usually use Green Giant, but I do not think the brand matters.)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">* 1 (32 oz) carton of chicken broth (I usually use what is on sale, so it really does not matter which brand you use... SEE, I <b>told </b>you this was easy!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">When we started this wedding journey, one of the many initial tasks that we needed to take care of were to pick out our vendors. Once we had found the <a href="http://creativecure.blogspot.com/2013/01/wedding-journey-venue.html" target="_blank">venue</a>, we needed a caterer. Luckily for us, our venue had a preferred vendor listing. And to prompt us toward that list, the venue charged an extra $1000 if we did not use a caterer off of their list. (We are no dummies! We called the folks on that list!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Jessica made the first contact with Hannah from <a href="http://www.zestatlanta.com/index2.php#/home/" target="_blank">Zest Catering</a>. Hannah and her husband Dana own Zest and they were a delight to work with and such fun people. Before we could meet with Zest, the Old Decatur Courthouse was having a silent auction and their preferred vendors were required to attend and provide the food for the event. We were invited to attend as this would be a good way to sample some of the caterer's foods and we could get a different sampling of each. The one "booth" that we continued to go back to was Zest. They had the most delicious biscuits with chicken fried steak, panchetta, and honey. It was embarrassing how many times we hovered around that booth! But the Zest folks were always polite and smiled at us as we came back for "second breakfast, thirds, eleventies..." (Name that movie...)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">In fact, they were more than accommodating. On the day of the wedding, we had a "table issue" that was completely our fault. It was just an oversight really. At some of our tables, we put 8 people instead of 10. This caused us to need more tables than we thought and we had not communicated that to Zest. As people are in cocktail hour and they are about to come upstairs to eat, we noticed the error and Hannah, very calmly, said "We can take care of this." She promptly had her crew set up two more tables and threw extra tablecloths over them and no one was none the wiser. The food was delicious, her cleanup took 45 minutes and everyone was a delight to work with. I cannot say enough good things about Zest. If you are having an event in the Atlanta area, I would suggest you contact them. Tell them Tracy sent you! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I USED to be a newlywed who was moving to strange lands (Oklahoma - there are no trees in Oklahoma!) and foreign countries (Japan - yep, for three years). That woman was young and naive and was learning how to live with her new husband (which was sometimes difficult!) and was trying to make new friends (which was also sometimes difficult!). </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I USED to be a mom of young children and I could talk about strollers or which formula worked best for my kids. That mom used to have lots of friends with children who were the same age and we could get together over coffee while our children played in the "balls" at McDonald's. We took our kids to Disney during this phase and we would love to see the "magic" on their faces.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I USED to be a working mom who had to "corral" my sweet babies in the morning, get them a bagel and drop them off at school at 7:00 am so that I could make it into downtown Atlanta by 8:00 am. Then I would leave work at 5:00 to rush home to pick them up at daycare by 6:00 to avoid paying $1.00 a minute/per child after 6:00. I would have to quickly think of something for dinner because they were starving! And we had to do homework! (Lots of exclamation points because those were stressful times!) But I liked working <span style="font-size: small;">bec</span>ause I was "me". Not a mom/wife/sister/daughter... Just "me". If I was successful, it was because I worked hard. I could make people laugh and I enjoyed the friendships.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I USED to be a mom of teenagers who were not turning in their homework or not telling me about career day at high school because they would rather have their teeth cleaned daily at the dentist than be seen with their mom! We took our kids to Disney during this time and we would love to see the "magic" on their faces (do you see a pattern evolving?). Professionally, my work life had begun to consume me and I rose in the ranks. I enjoyed the "control" and "leadership" that my new work life involved. The people that I worked with for 11 years became, in some case, life-long friends. People that I could count on. People that watched my children grow up. People that cared about me. This was probably the most satisfying professional time in my life to date. I do not think it was my shinning moment as a mom. I was working long hours and was quite often grumpy. It is amazing what God does to get our attention, isn't it? Boy, he got my attention in a BIG way...</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Today, I am a wife<span style="font-size: small;"></span>, a mother of grown children, a mother-in-law (that's new!), a student, and a contract worker. The children are out on their own. The contract worker is not as satisfying as I had hoped. And </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">the hubby </span>works an opposite sh<span style="font-size: small;">ift</span></span></span> so we are not always together when I am off<span style="font-size: small;"> of work. Now can you understand why </span>I am trying to figure out my next move, professi<span style="font-size: small;">onally and personally?</span> I read lots of blogs and most of those that I enjoy are moms with small children just talking about their daily lives. I am also writing about my daily life, but I no longer have the topic of motherhood cornered. </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I especially enjoy the blogs that deal with DIY or home improvements. (You know how I love being creative!)</span></span> I love to cook. I love to travel. I love to create things. <span style="font-size: small;">I am starting to dabble with my "What Not To Wear" wardrobe<span style="font-size: small;"> and I'm actually interes<span style="font-size: small;">ted in <span style="font-size: small;">some fashion! (Wou<span style="font-size: small;">ldn't that make for a <span style="font-size: small;">good blog post if I <span style="font-size: small;">chronicled</span> me throwing out my <span style="font-size: small;">Christmas vests<span style="font-size: small;">???</span>) I love to<span style="font-size: small;"> make people laugh. I love to help people. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>I would love to <span style="font-size: small;">have sponsors on my blog so I can get paid to write! </span> So, what does an empty-nester talk about on her blog? What does an empty-nester do with her time? <span style="font-size: small;"> </span><br />
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Tracy Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00931347394818657362noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198331767229993187.post-87098139651787034082013-03-22T12:56:00.000-04:002013-03-27T13:18:22.487-04:0030 Years in the Making and Atlanta Wedding Florals<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">This week, as I started my second week in the first of the last 6 classes until I get my degree (did you follow that progression?), I got an email from my university. The first line read "congratulations on nearing the completion of your degree..."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">(I added two lines for you to get the full effect of that statement and pause like I wanted you to...)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Let me explain something before I continue... Even though I know that I only have 6 classes left, those words above projected me up to "Mount Giddy" quicker than anything has in a LONG time... Do you want to know why?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">My degree has been 30 YEARS in the making... That's a LONG time folks. Let me explain.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I was in college when I met my dashing, funny, charming airman who was stationed in Oklahoma. (Sidebar: Have you ever seen a man in uniform? Geez... Gets me every time!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">My plan was to go to nursing school after my freshman year and in fact, I got accepted into nursing school TWO separate times (after high school and again after my freshman year). But Airman Charming convinced me that I could marry him AND go to nursing school. It seemed like a WIN-WIN!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Hmmmm... As I was on my honeymoon, orders for Airman Charming came in... </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">to Japan.. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">For a three year stint.... </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Yep, have you ever researched "Nursing Schools for Americans in Japan"? There are none... </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">So, life got in my way. I lived abroad, I started having children, I started working full-time and had the guilt of leaving my babies too long as it was, and I have just never been able to finish my degree. Until now... </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I am almost done folks. And it is so stinkin' exciting!!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">BTW - Hubby and I met when I was 18, spent time together only 12 times before we married (lots of phone calls during that time! It was WAY before the Internet and texting!), and only knew each other for 10 months when I married him at the ripe old age of 19. This is our 30th year. Not too bad, even if I am not a nurse....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">This week I wanted to show you how our venue looked for the wedding. I still do not have the professional pictures back, but we've got some really nice shots from people who have attended. I hope you enjoy! It really was a beautiful event.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Our florist was <a href="http://www.atlantaweddingflorals.com/" target="_blank">Atlanta Wedding Florals</a>. Nanci's work is AMAZING! We found her through a <a href="http://www.groupon.com/atlanta" target="_blank">Groupon</a> and even though our Groupon was set to expire 5 months prior, Nanci let us purchase it to use for our March wedding. She was professional and fun to work with. And it was amazing how she was able to create our vision after just consulting with us. I did have to pay extra from what I had purchased with the Groupon because it did not include things like the alter flowers, but the extra cost was reasonable and the results were stunning. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> Look at this beautiful aisle! Real rose petals folks... </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">The other side with the small bouquets on the chairs and Nanci added the ribbon. She set up the vases, candles and rose petals. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> Full shot of the room. Look at that alter!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> Here is the best picture I could get for now of the design of the alter. (I hope to post more when we get the professional photos back.) We had asked for cherry blossoms sprays. Nanci created the rest. My jaw dropped when I saw it. So worth the extra cost! Those are cherry blossom branches and willows. She also added hanging votives from the branches. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">This was the "sweetheart table" at the reception after the room was flipped. Still wanted to show you the alter...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> Nanci's bouquets were stunning as well. This is a picture of my two beautiful daughters. Allison, my youngest, was Jessica's Maid of Honor. </span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> It was a day I hope I'll never forget and I believe that Jessica and Scott will never forget it either. It was truly magical. If you have floral needs in the Atlanta area, please give Nanci a call at Atlanta Wedding Florals. You will not be sorry. Tell her "Tracy sent you."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Keep creating friends! It is good for our soul!</span></div>
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